as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
In my personal opinion, Sara Lee pound cake’s best quality has to be its dependability.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
On the men’s side, the top eight seeds were most dependable from 2010 to 2014, when the competitive years of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray all overlapped.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
In my personal opinion, Sara Lee pound cake’s best quality has to be its dependability.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Thankfully, despite the lack of entirely dependable public transportation, the French Quarter concentrates most tourist activity into thirteen entirely 'rollable' blocks.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
On the men’s side, the top eight seeds were most dependable from 2010 to 2014, when the competitive years of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray all overlapped.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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None grappled honestly with intermittency and whole-system reliability.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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While the next storm is never far away in New England, the value proposition for our customers and the state is clear – strategic, cost-effective investments in reliability deliver real benefits to families, businesses and the broader economy.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This makes vocal communication a reliable way — if not the only way — for dolphins to maintain contact with one another, especially when traveling, hunting or navigating social situations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When economic conditions feel unstable, gold is often viewed as a safe and reliable investment.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There were unfounded rumors that Joseph's father, who died in 2006, was somehow responsible.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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This kind of collagen is responsible for your skin’s elasticity and the healthy shine of your hair and nails.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This bipartisan, bicameral reform deserves quick passage so servicemembers and their families have a safe place to call home.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things like inflation, central bank interest rate changes, and currency fluctuations all affect whether people see Bitcoin as a risky asset to buy when the economy is good or, alternatively, a safe haven when things are unstable.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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